Recent Blog Posts in November 2009

Yesterday morning a double-rig dirt hauler was involved in an Orange County truck accident when it hit another car. The truck accident occurred in Fullerton and resulted in lane closures at Brea Boulevard near Bastanchury Road. When the double-rig dirt hauler collided with the car, it caused a diesel spill of the truck’s fuel tank. No injuries were reported.

In many truck accidents in Orange County, injuries can be common especially if a smaller vehicle is hit. Truck accidents often result in broken bones, cuts and wounds, head trauma, internal bleeding and can even have fatal results. All injuries should be treated and cared for, as well as holding the negligent driver responsible for any injuries they caused.

It can be difficult to go through an Orange County truck accident without help. If you or anyone you know has been involved in a truck accident, it’s important that they not only seek medical attention, but also report the accident to the police department. Along with those steps, please know that you should contact our Orange County truck accident attorneys at (866) 754-8572 as we can help you to pursue the compensation you deserve for injuries and damages.

A Toyota Sequoia hit a motorcycle on the southbound 57 Freeway near Brea in an Orange County motorcycle accident. The California Highway Patrol reports that two lanes were blocked after the accident occurred. The motorcyclist was taken to UCI Medical Center, but only suffered moderate injuries.

Orange County motorcycle accidents can easily result in major injuries due to a lack of protection. With a motorcycle being hit by a larger vehicle, possible injuries may include head trauma, broken bones, internal bleeding and much more. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be able to receive compensation for any and all injuries that result from the other driver’s negligence.

A Jeep collided with a bike in Orange County yesterday according to the Orange County Register. Both the bicyclist and the driver of the Jeep were taken to the hospital as they suffered injuries from the auto accident, with the driver of the Jeep in critical condition. The Orange County Fire Authority reports that the Jeep rolled over several times while the bicycle was left split in half.

In similar car accidents in Orange County, there are a number of injuries one might sustain, including broken bones, head injuries and internal bleeding. Any minor or serious injuries from auto accidents should be attended to by medical professionals as they may cause health problems in the future.

This morning in Brea a five car vehicle resulted from big-rig truck tire tread. On the 57 Freeway past Imperial Highway, three lanes ended up blocked by a number of vehicles after they were attempting to avoid tire tread. The California Highway Patrol reports that three of the vehicles had major damage, while the others had minor damage. No one was sent to the hospital, but one driver did suffer side pain.

Luckily in this Orange County multiple vehicle accident no one was seriously injured. However, when motorists are injured or damage is done as a result of negligence on another’s end, you may be entitled to certain compensation. If you are ever involved in an auto accident, please reach out to our Orange County multiple vehicle accident attorneys at (866) 754-8572 for a free case consultation.

Last week on the 57 Freeway near Katella Avenue, a weed trimmer had apparently fallen off of a vehicle and blocked one of the lanes. A commercial minivan, that first came up to the weed trimmer, stopped, causing a Chevy truck to come to a sudden stop behind it. After that, reports the California Highway Patrol, a Honda had to slam on its brakes causing it to smash into the Chevy. The car accident ended up blocking the middle lanes, but no major injuries were reported.

Incidents like Orange County multiple vehicle accidents can cause many drivers and passengers to be injured. When a driver's neglience is to blame, those who are injured or have damages can pursue compensation. After accidents like this, even if injuries aren't noticeable, it's important to seek medical attention for possible internal injuries. Also, you should always report multiple vehicle accidents to the police. If you are ever involved in a car accident, please contact our Orange County multiple vehicle accident attorneys at (866) 754-8572 for a free case consultation to see if you may be able to receive compensation.

Two men were killed when they were on train tracks and a freight train struck them in Fullerton. The train was traveling from Los Angeles to New York when it hit the two men. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe spokeswoman states that the engineer most likely wouldn’t have been able to prevent the accident because, at the speed it was going, it would have needed a mile to stop.

A woman was killed in a car crash when the car she was a passenger in was hit from behind near Hon Avenue and Alicia Parkway in Laguna Hills, reports the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators believe that the driver of the car causing the accident may have passed out due to a medical condition. The male driver of the car struck was taken to Western Medical Center and treated for head injuries while the female passenger was killed. The driver causing the accident suffered minor injuries, along with the four-year-old passenger who was also treated.

Accidents like this one are tragic for many people involved. When you are involved in an Orange County auto accident and sustain injuries due to another driver’s negligence, then you may be able to receive compensation. You will want to report the accident to the police and seek medical attention. To further pursue your case, you should contact our Orange County auto accident lawyers at (866) 754-8572 for a free case consultation.

An accident involving a Corvette and a Chevy Equinox yesterday in Tustin resulted in a light pole being knocked down and the Corvette almost split in half. The California Highway Patrol reports that the Equinox made an unsafe left turn causing it to collide with the Corvette at the intersection of Newport Avenue and Macy Drive. After being hit, the Corvette then hit a concrete light pole which then crushed the back of the car causing it to split, as stated by the Orange County Register. The driver of the Corvette was taken to the hospital for care.

All too often, accidents like the one above can be prevented. However, in many cases, driver's are negligent and cause accidents that result in serious injuries for other parties. If you are involved in an Orange County car accident, it's important to reach the police to report the accident, as well as receiving medical attention for any and all injuries. When another driver's negligence is the cause of the accident and your injuries, you are entitled to pursue compensation for such. Our Orange County car accident attorneys can aide you in moving forward with your case and receiving payment for injuries you may have sustained. Please contact us at (866) 754-8572 to discuss your case.